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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.74, 4,803.06 and 1,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.74, 4,803.06 and 1,561.80 is: 2,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.74 : 4,803.06 = 1,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.74/4,803.06 = 1,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.74x = 4,803.06 × 1,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.74x = 7,501,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,419.11/3,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.73

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